Western North Carolina has long been a popular vacation spot for people who are looking for a quiet mountain getaway. What’s more, a good number of vacationers wind up falling in love with the area and eventually become permanent residents. Retirees, vacationers, real estate investors, and second-home buyers alike have placed great value on the charming mountainous region of western North Carolina. As home to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the western region of North Carolina towers above the rest of the state in more ways than one.

Gone are the days when Florida and Arizona cornered the market in terms of excellent retirement destinations. Thanks to the surrounding mountains, many properties lie within North Carolina's “isothermal belt,” creating areas of the state that experience a more pleasant and temperate climate than nearby regions with the same latitude and altitude. Historically, land in the was favored by agriculturalists because it was considered to be optimal for raising crops. Retirees often relocate to western North Carolina to enjoy this same pleasant weather, which allows for pleasant summers and milder winters.

In addition to excellent year-round weather, active adults living in western North Carolina can also enjoy a wide range of luxurious mountain living. With the abundance of crisp mountain air and panoramic views, you’ll find plenty of reasons to relocate to in western North Carolina. Exclusive communities like The Settings at Black Mountain, Queen’s Gap, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, and The Settings at Lake Rhodiss have secured some of the most coveted real estate in the nation. Each community is marked by beautiful natural landscapes and exceptional luxury that can only be found among the mountains of western North Carolina.

If you're looking for a retirement property, vacation home, investment property, or second home, then the mountains of western North Carolina are waiting for you. For more information about how to relocate to western North Carolina, call the experts of the Schaeffer Realty Group at 847-367-8773 today.